Sports
Premier League: Winless streak continues for Hearts of Oak after home loss to Nations FC
Defender Razak Simpson scored a sensational piledriver for Nations FC in their 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak at the Tuba Astro Turf on Thursday April 3, 2025.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when the Black Stars defender capitalised on a defensive lapse, controlled the ball, and fired a powerful volley into the net.
The Phobians endured another frustrating afternoon as they suffered their seventh defeat of the season.
The latest setback extends Hearts of Oak’s winless run to four matches, putting coach Aboubakar Ouattara under huge pressure.
The result also sees them fall further behind league leaders and rivals Asante Kotoko, who now hold an eight-point advantage.
Nations FC’s victory moves them back into the top four as they continue their strong campaign, while Hearts have slipped to 6th position with 37 points.
Sports
GFA Talent Identification Programme a huge success in Central Region, Western region next
The GFA Talent Identification Programme has kicked off in the Central Region with resounding success.
The programme drew massive attendance from Colts Coaches and Physical Education Tutors in Cape Coast and Kasoa Districts, underscoring its popularity.
Participants expressed great enthusiasm for the initiative, praising the GFA for providing a unique opportunity for young talents to shine.
The highlight of the programme was a thrilling football festival featuring 720 students, who dazzled organizers with their skills and sportsmanship.
The event was electrifying, with spectators cheering on their favorite teams to victory. With its success in the Central Region, the programme is set to move to its next destination – the Western Region.
Sports
Black Starlets kick off talent hunt in Greater Accra on Tuesday, April 22
The Black Starlets’ technical team, led by Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso, will conclude their Southern sector player scouting exercise in the Greater Accra region next week.
This initiative aims to identify talented young players born after January 1, 2009, from across the region.
The Greater Accra scouting exercise, which has been divided into three segments, will kick off at the Tema Sports Stadium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before moving to Madina Astro Turf on Wednesday, April 23, and later to Carl Reindorf Park in Dansoman on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The screening process involves a rigorous selection exercise, ultimately leading to the selection of top prospects for the U17 National team’s pool of players.
This scouting exercise is part of the Ghana Football Association’s efforts to develop the next generation of players for the Black Starlets.
The Southern sector screening exercise, which began in Cape Coast, has already made stops in Koforidua and Ho in the Eastern and Volta regions, respectively.
The Black Starlets coaching staff have been actively scouting talents across various regions. Recently, they conducted scouting exercises in Northern Ghana (covering Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions) and the middle belt (covering Ashanti, Western, and Western North regions).
